"Famous Men of Ancient Times," authored via Samuel Griswold Goodrich, unfolds as an enlightening journey thru records, bringing to existence the super stories of influential figures from antiquity. Goodrich, a prolific American author and editor, employs a story fashion that makes historic events on hand and attractive for readers of every age. The book introduces readers to a pantheon of legendary personalities, spanning diverse civilizations and epochs. From the sagas of ancient Greece and Rome to the annals of Egypt and Mesopotamia, Goodrich affords a wealthy tapestry of ancient narratives. Through bright storytelling, he highlights the achievements, triumphs, and challenges faced by means of these eminent people. Each bankruptcy of "Famous Men of Ancient Times" serves as a window into the beyond, providing insights into the lives of iconic figures together with Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and greater. Goodrich's narrative prowess is obvious as he seamlessly weaves together historical statistics and anecdotes, making history come alive for the reader. The book not handiest serves as an educational aid but additionally sparks the creativeness, fostering an appreciation for the tapestry of human history.
S. G. Goodrich, better known by his alias Peter Parley, was an American author. Goodrich was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut, the son of a Congregational pastor. Goodrich was primarily self-educated and worked as an assistant in a country store in Danbury, Connecticut, until 1808, and then again in Hartford, Connecticut, until 1811. From 1816 to 1822, he was a bookseller and publisher in Hartford. He traveled Europe from 1823 to 1824 before relocating to Boston in 1826. In 1833, he purchased 45 acres (180,000 m2) in adjacent Roxbury and built his mansion in what is now Jamaica Plain. The Token also includes early works by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Nathaniel Parker Willis, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Lydia Maria Child. In 1841, he founded Merry's Museum, which he edited until 1854. Goodrich collaborated with his brother Charles A. Goodrich to write children's books. His series, launched in 1827 under the name Peter Parley, included geography, biography, history, science, and other stories. He was the sole author of only a few of these, but in 1857 he claimed to have written and edited roughly 170 books, with approximately seven million sold. George Mogridge, an English writer, also used the name Peter Parley, which drew criticism from Goodrich, who had the earlier claim.
